Blosozumab

Blosozumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized (from mouse)
Target SOST
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Formula C6462H9852N1684O2030S46
Molar mass 144.63 kg/mol
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Blosozumab binds SOST, a negative regulator of osteoblast activity. Blocking SOST activity can lead to increased bone density.[1]

Blosozumab was developed by Eli Lilly and Company.

References

  1. World Health Organization (2011). "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Proposed INN: List 105" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 25 (2).


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